The average train between Durham and Runcorn takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Durham to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Runcorn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Durham to Runcorn train tickets online with TransPennine Express, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Runcorn is 176.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 41m.